Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
Good morning, Temple.
🏛️ Government
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 36 that would create a Texas Homeland Security Division within the Department of Public Safety, and the bill now moves to the House for further debate.
The division will focus on immigration enforcement, organized crime and protecting state infrastructure — it will hire 23 full-time employees at a cost of $7 million by August 2027.
🏈 Sports
Two high school bowling teams from Killeen ISD competed at the Dick Atkinson High School State Bowling Championships held earlier this month.
Chaparral’s boys won the district title and placed 14th at state — while Ellison’s boys advanced to state and placed in the top 20, with several bowlers also qualifying for regional and individual competitions.
Salado boys soccer won its first state championship after an overtime goal gave the Eagles a 3–2 win against Castleberry—senior Luke Anderson earned UIL MVP honors as the team capped four years of hard work.
This historic win marks a milestone for the program that had trailed until the extra period.
🎉 Temple Events
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Graduate Pathways Hiring Event
9 AM – 2 PM — Bell County Expo Center — Free entry — Connecting Central Texas graduates with hiring managers for career opportunities.
3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
10 AM-2 PM — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled day with games and activities for children up to 12 years old.
Financial Scams Awareness Seminar
5:30-7 p.m. — 1948 Conference Room, Texell Headquarters — $5 (includes a grab-and-go meal) — Learn how to protect your accounts from evolving financial scams.
Realtor Lunch-n-Learn with iAppraisal
11:30 a.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Gain insights from the owner of a woman-owned appraisal management company.
Airplanes and Coffee Gathering
8 AM – 3 PM — Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport — Free entry — Enjoy a day of aviation displays, free flights, and family fun activities with coffee and donuts.
Shred Day 2025
9-11 a.m. — CENTURY 21 Bill Bartlett — Free entry — Dispose of documents securely and enjoy a community spring cleaning event.
Smart Homebuying Seminar
6-7 p.m. — Texell Credit Union — Free entry — Learn the steps to buying a home and get valuable tips from mortgage experts.
Open House at 6113 Modena Dr
5-8 p.m. — 6113 Modena Dr — $394,900 — Explore a spacious 4-bedroom home with modern amenities in Temple's Bella Terra neighborhood.
Mother's Day Brunch at Farmers Commons
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Farmers Commons — $31 to $50 — Treat mom to a delightful brunch in a beautiful vineyard setting with great food, drinks, and live music.
🏠 Temple Real Estate
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